MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,202 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
number plate may not be legal basu number missing
Rear Registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)
Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?
Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R230 YLE is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1998 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 23,116 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Yamaha R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R230 YLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R230 YLE registered?
R230 YLE is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 11 May 1998.
Is R230 YLE safe to buy?
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